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Marburg Disease Suspected Outbreak Claims 8 Lives in Northern Tanzania

The WHO has reported an outbreak of suspected Marburg disease in Tanzania, leading to eight fatalities and ongoing disease surveillance efforts.

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  1. WHO says 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania, warns of spread

    The emergence of a suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania underscores the urgent need for enhanced disease surveillance and public health readiness, especially given the region's vulnerability due to high cross-border movement.

    WHO says 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania, warns of spread

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  2. WHO says suspected outbreak of Marburg disease kills 8 in a remote part of Tanzania

    The outbreak of suspected Marburg disease in Tanzania, with eight fatalities reported, highlights the urgent need for enhanced disease surveillance and response mechanisms to prevent escalation.

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  3. WHO Says Suspected Outbreak of Marburg Disease Kills 8 in a Remote Part of Tanzania

    The escalating Marburg outbreak in Tanzania poses a significant threat to public health, highlighting the urgent need for improved disease surveillance and rapid response measures.

    WHO Says Suspected Outbreak of Marburg Disease Kills 8 in a Remote Part of Tanzania

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Updated: Jan 15th, 2025, 7:14 AM ET

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The World Health Organization reports a suspected outbreak of Marburg disease in northern Tanzania with 9 total cases and 8 confirmed deaths. The high-fatality virus, related to Ebola, has raised concerns for further spread due to increased cross-border movement in the region. WHO anticipates more cases as surveillance escalates and confirmed testing is conducted. Currently, there are no vaccines or treatments available for the virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88%.

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